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Northern Lights is a long-standing indica classic, here offered as a feminised photoperiod seed. Its roots lie in a cross of Afghani and Thai landraces, and it has remained popular with growers for decades. Plants stay compact and sturdy, with broad leaves, a rich green tone and dense, resin-coated flowers. The scent is earthy and sweet, with woody and pine-like undertones, and it stays fairly discreet during flowering. Myrcene, caryophyllene and linalool lead its terpene profile, and the expected effect is a heavy, body-focused calm. Indoors, flowering takes around 55 days, or 48 under LED, and it suits soil, coco and hydro set-ups. Outdoors, plants are typically harvested in early September in the northern hemisphere. Rated as moderate in difficulty, it suits growers who want to build experience with indica genetics. The line has won prizes at Bella Flor 2006 and Spannabis 2007.